One of my main problems with wearing flats is finding socks that don't show. The "no show" socks I currently have always cause more trouble than they're worth, they slip off my foot or parts of them still show on some of my fancier shoes. Do you ever wish you had truly invisible socks for your flats too? I was recently introduced to Flat Socks which do just that! They are like insoles for your shoes but in sock material and they're washer/dryer safe. This keeps the inside of your shoes clean and you also have sock-like protection. Their website says it all: no slip, no stink, no show and no sacrifices!
I bought a few pairs to try out, even one made of faux fur when I want to wear flats in Winter. Flat Socks come in two sizes small and large. I bought the small and was able to cut them, using their handy trim guide, to my shoe size. If your insoles come out you can also remove those and use them as a guide to get a perfect match for any pair. Et voilà! Invisible socks for any pair of shoes!
Depending on your shoes you may have to do a bit of extra fine tuning to get the invisible socks to fit in snuggly. I had to really finesse the cuts because the shoes are fairly skinny up front. So the socks I cut for them will probably be mostly for that exact pair. I cut another pair that fit into both my Chanel ballet flats and Joie animal print loafers. So depending on your shoes you can use a single pair of flat socks for multiple flats.
Initially, I was worried about not having something over my toes but it didn't bother me that the invisible sock was only on the bottom of my foot. This is also handy if your shoes are slightly too tight when you're wearing regular socks, as some of mine are. (Hey, if a pair of shoes is on sale I can deal with a tiny bit of discomfort.) I haven't tried them with heels yet, but I imagine it will be just as nice!
Here are a couple photos showing the difference between normal "no show" socks and Flat Socks. (The back photo is both no-show socks) I despise no-show socks that only have a little bit on the toe because they never stay on and always flop back and forth. So these are the only type of no-show I own, and they obviously don't work for shoes like this or ballet flats. That's where flat socks invisible socks come in!
Sweater: Abercrombie & Fitch
Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop)
Animal Print Loafer: Burberry Prorsum (Net-a-Porter)
Bag: Purple Prada Cahier in Viola (Rebag via Vestiaire Collective)
Sunglasses: Ray Ban 'Emma' (Marshalls)
Jewelry c/o Aurate
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I bought both of these pieces in August and was waiting for the perfect time to wear them together. That ended up being my cousin's baby shower this past weekend. It was a little chillier with random rain sprinkles so I didn't want to wear a dress and, since the sweater has some sparkle in it, I thought it would be a good alternative.
Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs cropped sweater (The RealReal)
Pants: J Brand Maria High Rise in Purple/Aubergine Velvet (The RealReal)
Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood suede Prism pumps (NET-A-PORTER)
Bag: Purple Prada Cahier in Viola (Rebag via Vestiaire Collective)
Topaz Necklace: Grandma's, BubuRuby Gemstone Chain necklace
Rings: Grandma's opal, Aurate Vintage Emerald Cut Ring - Topaz
Earrings: Mejuri loop earrings
This shirt hasn't appeared on the blog often but it's one I don't think I will ever get rid of. The print is super fun and the can be worn a lot of ways. I do always wear the same tank top underneath but I can wear it with jeans, shorts, skirts, etc. I think the last time it appeared on the blog was way back in 2018 when I wore it to Animal Kingdom in Disney World. Funnily enough, the first time it was on the blog (in 2014) I wore it with the same necklace!
Everyone kept thinking I was my sister's dog Teddy when I was walking around the house in these. Christian even thought we had a dog in OUR house when I walked downstairs, ha ha. I do feel weird walking around stores when I'm jingling so I do avoid wearing them to the grocery store but I still love these sandals, especially because the name of the sandal is my middle name (and my late Grandmother's too!)
Animal Print Top: Studio 1 c/o ThredUp
Jeans: FRAME 'Le Skinny de Jeanne' (Shopbop)
Bag: Madewell Medium Slim Saddle Bag in Croc c/o Shopbop (smaller size)
Sandals: Ancient Greek Sandals 'Faye' embellished sandal (Net-a-Porter Sale)
Sunglasses: Gucci Aviators
Necklace: Geoclassics
Somehow these photos from the end of April got lost. We didn't take any photos in May and I totally forgot about these. So yay random new photos, I guess!
I was actually looking at my Timehop just last week (does anyone else still do that?) and saw that it has been NINE years since I bought this Equipment blouse in a sample sale one day on my way to work. That was back when I used to walk 1.5 miles from the train station to my office in New York City, ha ha. Yes, I was crazy, but it was exercise and I HATE the Subway.
Leopard Print Blouse: Equipment "Sophie" (sample sale)
Pants: abercrombie + fitch corduroy pants
Sandals: Lanvin studded suede 'City' sandal (Net-a-Porter Sale)
Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium in Nile Shark Embossed Leather (Bag, Borrow or Steal)
Sunglasses: Chanel
Topaz Necklace: Grandma's
Ring: Vintage Emerald Cut Ring with London Blue Topaz c/o Aurate
It has been a WHILE since I did a Net-a-Porter sale roundup. The sale started this week and I thought I'd go through like I used to back in the day and pick out what I'd buy. Obviously this is a mix of things I would want if money was no object and items that are more reasonably priced. I probably won't be buying anything in this year's sale but I do miss my tradition of buying 1 item twice a year (during their Summer and Winter sales.) Some of my favorite pieces in my closet, like my Lanvin City sandals, are from the sale.
Here are my quick tips for the sale.
- Go through every page of the NetaPorter sale (at least the categories you wear) and add EVERYTHING you like to your cart
- Wait until the end of the sale to purchase because you can get up to 85% off this way
- If there is something you REALLY love, that you know will sell out, you may want to buy right away. Some of the items I like have only a few left in stock, so I have to weigh how much I want them versus other items on my wishlist.
- Check the "Whats New To Sale" section every few days for new items added
- Keep checking your cart to see if anything goes down in price enough for you to buy early
- At the end of the sale, see what's left and pick your favorite item(s)
- I usually try to get one big piece but some years I get a few lower priced pieces
- You'll know that the sale is coming to a close when Netaporter starts to offer an extra 15% off.
VERONICA BEARD Sullie shell-trimmed faux shearling jacket, VINCE Cropped suede skinny pants, THE GREAT. The Convertible belted cotton straight-leg pants, FRAME Le High skinny jeans, ULLA JOHNSON Alena striped merino wool tank, VINCE Crochet-knit wool and cashmere-blend cardigan, VIX Asha Gisa wrap-effect printed voile midi dress, ERDEM Mayra belted floral-print cotton-blend gabardine shirt dress, LOEWE Leather-trimmed cotton-twill shorts
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What better way to start off 2022 than buying something pretty? If you're going to buy new jewelry this year, consider classic sustainable jewelry from Aurate! The New York based brand is doing what it can to make the jewelry industry more ethical and sustainable.
All of Aurate's gold is sustainable; it's 100% recycled and is able to be reused without losing quality or harming the environment. In addition to their gold, Aurate only uses sustainably harvested pearls from family-run farms. I found this pretty cool video showing how on farm sustainably grows and harvests their pearls.
If gold and pearls aren't your thing, never fear because their diamonds are also ethically sourced using the Kimberley Process. This ensures that the diamonds are not from conflict regions and there are no human rights violations behind the scenes.
This is what I wore for our Christmas Eve celebrations. I actually ended up changing into burgundy jeans once I got to my parents because I realized the suede coating on these was peeling away from the pants, not a cute look. So, sadly, this is the last outfit post featuring these faux-suede pants.
Sweater: Inis Crafts Fishermans Sweater (Marshalls)
Faux Suede Jeans: Blank NYC 'Persuede' jeans (South Moon Under)
Sandals: Lanvin studded leather 'City' sandal (The RealReal)
Bag: Purple Prada Cahier in Viola (Rebag via Vestiaire Collective)
Some other sustainable and ethical brands to shop:
Everlane - Longtime readers will know of my Everlane tee obsession. Pretty much all of my tshirts are from the brand, but they're getting a bit worse for wear, so I may need a stock up soon! I also love their cashmere sweaters!
Stella McCartney - If you want some high fashion sustainable clothing look no further than Stella! I have a polar bear sweater and crazy pair of jeans I love. If budgets weren't a thing, I would own much more.
Sézane - I haven't bought anything from Sézane yet, but many of my blogger friends swear by the brand. I've been meaning to make a purchase, perhaps 2022 is my year to buy one of their gorgeous sweaters or dresses!
Resale/Pre-Loved - Another great option is shopping resale sites. Buying something pre-loved instead of brand new will keep clothes out of the landfills and give them a second life. Roundabout is one of my favorite local places (they ship too!) but I also frequently check The RealReal and Vestiaire Collective when I feel like browsing my favorite designer brands or looking for a specific item.
